Online College Course

US History II

Sophia's US History II course will build student knowledge of key events and figures in the history of the United States from the post Reconstruction era through 2015. This course emphasizes critical thinking skills and consideration of multiple perspectives through the analysis of primary sources. Additionally, students will learn how to think like a historian through source analysis and application of historical lenses.
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This course is ACE Credit® recommended for transfer to many different colleges and universities.*
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The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE Credit®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for 29 of Sophia's online courses for college credit. These courses are eligible to transfer to many different colleges and universities.

This course is DEAC-approved as meeting the criteria for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status.
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The DEAC is a national accrediting organization that evaluates distance education curriculum. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education recognize the DEAC as a trusted distance education authority.

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Description

This course uses problem-based learning to help you apply knowledge to real-life situations, giving you a deeper understanding of the material as it relates to the world around you.

OverviewUS History II begins in the late 1800s (after Reconstruction) and continues through 2015. Themes, events, and eras include:

Westward Expansion

The Great Depression

World War II

9/11 and its aftermath

Assessments & Grading
This is a pass/fail course. You'll complete 16 Challenge assessments (these are like quizzes) and 4 Milestone assessments (these are like tests), with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning Outcomes
Designed to build critical thinking skills, this course teaches you to analyze primary sources, form conclusions, and apply different historical lenses to events to help you interpret history through a variety of perspectives.

FAQ

Q: Does Sophia accept third-party payment for tuition, such as financial aid or military benefits?

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Sophia courses are not eligible for most third party payment methods, and must be paid for by credit or debit card. Tuition is due at the time of course registration. Sophia offers both full and partial payment plans as part of the registration process.

Q: When do the courses start and how long do I have to complete a course?

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You choose your own start date and have 60 days to complete each course. However, because the courses are self-paced, you can complete them in fewer than 60 days.

Q: Where do I get the textbooks for my course?

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You do not need any textbooks for Sophia courses. All material is taught by video and text-based tutorials that are in the course room, and are included in the cost.

Q: How am I graded in the course?

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Your overall score is derived from how you do on two types of assessments: Challenges, which are formative assessments, and Milestones, which are summative assessments. Sophia’s English Composition I, Foundations of English Composition, and Public Speaking courses also include written assignments, called Touchstones, that also contribute to your overall score.

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Consult with your academic adviser at your university to determine specifically which Sophia courses could fit into your program. You can download the course syllabus directly from our site to share with your school advisor.

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All about ACE CREDIT®

The American Council on Education’s (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service
(ACE CREDIT)® has evaluated and recommended college credit for
twenty nine
of SOPHIA's courses.
For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award academic credit.

All About DEAC CREDIT

The Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC) has approved all 15 Sophia's courses for Approved Quality Curriculum (AQC) status. For more than 89 years, DEAC has operated as a national accreditor of distance education institutions and was the first to establish a distinctive process for evaluating curriculum offered outside of the traditional academic domain of higher education institutions. The DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority on quality assessment of distance education.

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Transfer Institution List

Sophia students have been pre-approved for credit transfer, or had their Sophia courses accepted for credit by the following institutions.
This list is not intended as a guarantee of transfer.
Schools accept credit transfer on a case-by-case basis and decisions may vary by student and specific degree plan.
We recommend you download the course syllabus and ask your school to review it for pre-approval of transfer credit.
Please contact the Sophia Learning Coaches for more information on credit transfer.